Description: I found these seeds in a botanical garden, but its label was incorrect……… This will be an interesting gamble. You don’t know what you will get, but ugly irises do not exist (as far as I am concerned)!

Height: 100 cm.

Flowers: jun-jul

Type: HP

Hardy in: zones 4-10 (-20 Celsius)

Sowing instructions: Sow from late winter to spring. For best results the seeds should be pre-chilled before sowing. To do this sow the seeds just below the surface of any good compost. Seal the seeds and container inside a polythene bag and place in a fridge (not freezer) for 3 weeks. Then place in a temperature of 15-18C. Germination should take 6-12 months, after this the bag can be removed.

Planting instructions: Sun or partial shade. Soil must not be too dry.